Picnic Seminars

Seattle Design Fair 2023
Group Project; Role: Creative Direction, Curating, and Production; Faith Shields and Jelle van Borwhorst: Printed Materials

Picnic Seminars are a programmed series of themed conversations that look at the role design plays in how we connect to one another at different scales. This socially engaged series focuses on the act of picnicking as an informal, generous, and public form of gathering. I created two large abstract picnic blankets around the theme of XL and XS with pockets to fit zines made to accompany the work of each Picnic Seminar host. Throughout the weekend, a dog behaviorist, 3rd generation Seattle mapmaker, astrophysicist, reiki healer, community organizer, and others joined for conversations, interactive activities, and a zine debut with a reading of their choice designed by Faith Shields and Jelle van Bouwhorst.